MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are considering
today because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
People want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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